University Commencement
Commencement for the Class of 2015 will be held Sunday, June 12, 2015. For information about the University events during the week of Commencement please go to their website.
Family members and guests with mobility concerns and disabilities are welcome and encouraged to participate in Commencement Weekend activities. Please take a moment to review the available accommodations and resources here.
Political Science Diploma Ceremony
The diploma ceremony for the Political Science department takes place following the larger University ceremony on Sunday, June 12, 2015 in Kennedy Grove. We begin with a reception from 11:30am-12:30pm to allow students and their families to make their way from the large stadium to Kennedy Grove. Seating is first come, first serve for families. Students will be asked to take their seat around 12:15pm and we will begin promptly at 12:30pm. Our diploma ceremony includes the hooding of our PhD students and awarding degrees to our undergraduate students. If you have any questions regarding the ceremony please email Stephanie Burbank, the undergraduate program administrator.
Prior to Commencement, students should complete the following:
- Apply to graduate through Axess. (The Spring application deadline is April 8, 2015.)
- Fill out a Major/Minor Multiple Majors Course Approval form. (This is only required of students who are double majors or a major with minor.)
- Complete a webform for the department, due by May 1, 2015.
Senior Dinner
The Political Science department hosts a dinner for our seniors. This year it will be held Thursday, April 21, 2015. We hope you can join us for this special event to celebrate your time with the department and connect with your fellow seniors before graduation day.
Careers after Graduation
Students in the program have excellent preparation for further study in graduate or professional schools as well as careers in government, business, and not-for-profit organizations. For a listing of careers our Political Science graduates have pursued, please check here or click on our alumni page for our featured alumni.
